Originally from Swansboro, N.C., Robbie Garner graduated from UNC Wilmington in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in business systems. Before purchasing Atlantic Computer Services (ACS) in 2006, he worked for a small, family owned man
Many in southeastern North Carolina are still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. Not only did residents have to endure the winds and rain during the storm, the major damage and impact h ...
According to Wikipedia, in the world of information security, social engineering is defined as “the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential informa ...
If you’re like me, your eyes begin to glass over and you immediately become suspicious when someone passes any type of contract across the desk and in your direction. We are all leery (for good ...
As I speak to prospective clients, one reoccurring theme I hear is their reluctance to change their IT provider. I get it: No one really likes change. Even worse, changing something that most folks ar ...
A prospective new client asked me recently which was better: a local server or a hosted server? That’s a big question. First of all, if anyone tells you that one or the other is “ ...
What’s a “QBR,” you ask? Well, I'm happy to explain. A “QBR” is a Quarterly Business Review. The simplest way to define a QBR is as a meeting between executi ...
As a business owner or manager, you have a multitude of “things” you must ensure that your company is doing correctly. There are HR rules and regulations, taxes, safety requirements, and o ...
I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about Office 365. As you probably already know, “O365” is, in its simplest form, a new licensing model for popular Office products like Word, Excel ...
The hosting world, as with anything else, is comprised of both large and small providers. It can be difficult to determine which to go with – the huge company everyone knows or the small one tha ...
Phishing: not a relaxing pastime but a toxic attack used in an attempt to defraud someone of financial information. The most manipulative part of phishing? The attackers pose as someone legitimate. & ...
Many businesses operate reactively when it comes to their technology. This is not only stressful, but it also costs a lot of money! In my work, I see both large and small businesses forced to ...
I've already emphasized the importance of quality backups in a previous Insights column, but you need to determine the right backup system for your company, and they are not all created equal. &n ...
Ransomware costs businesses millions of dollars per year. The number of infections is growing and, yes, they happen right here in Wilmington. Once your systems are infected with ransomware, t ...
It’s a pretty simple question: How much should a small business spend on IT? The question is so basic that I was sure there was a concrete number. To find out, I did what anyone presented with a ...
YMCA Eyes Growth With Plans For New, Expanded Facilities
Emma Dill
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Apr 23, 2024
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Burns, Redenbaugh Promoted At Coastal Horizons
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Apr 23, 2024
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Cold Storage Developer Sets Near-port Facility Completion Date
Audrey Elsberry
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Apr 24, 2024
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Wilmington Financial Firm Transitions To Wells Fargo's Independent Brokerage Arm
Audrey Elsberry
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Apr 24, 2024
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Krug Joins Infinity Acupuncture
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Apr 23, 2024
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“Our little town, especially the mainland area, is growing by leaps and bounds. So having somewhere else besides the beach for kids to go an...
Michelle Penczak, who lives in Pender County, built her own solution with Squared Away, her company that now employs over 400 virtual assist...
W.R. Rayson is a family-owned manufacturer and converter of disposable paper products used in the dental, medical laboratory and beauty indu...
The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
